How to Pronounce "assassinating"
word
əˈsæsəˌneɪtɪŋ
uh-SASS-uh-nay-ting
ɐsˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
uh-SASS-in-ay-ting
Definition
Killing an important person, especially for political or religious reasons, usually in a secret or sudden way.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsæsəˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
ɐsˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SASS-uh-nay-ting
UK
uh-SASS-in-ay-ting
Listen in Context
He was accused of assassinating the president.
The group planned on assassinating a famous leader.
They were caught while assassinating the official.
There was talk of assassinating key political figures during the crisis.